We’ll see you at Sunday Parkways

Renaissance Homes is thrilled to sponsor Sunday Parkways this year. Grab some friends and take to the streets. Beginning in May, five neighborhoods in Portland will be a playground for athletic opportunities. Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Sunday Parkways fosters the community through five events over five months in five neighborhoods of Portland. At each event, roads in a neighborhood loop are closed off so walkers, runners, bicyclists and mobility device users can enjoy physical activity in a safe, six to nine mile loop.

Events this year:

May 11: East Portland; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (7 miles) Celebrate Mother’s Day with a tour of East Portland. Whether walking, biking, rolling or dancing along the route, take time to stop by Glenwood, Bloomington, and Ed Benedict Parks for a spot of food, vendors, music and more. June 22: North Portland; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (9.5 miles) Cruise along the scenic Willamette Boulevard, and then glide towards Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Columbia Annex and McCoy Parks to enjoy an array of activities, food, music, vendors and fun. July 27: Northeast Portland; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (8 miles) Explore the Northeast Neighborhood Greenways while you make your way around the Northeast Portland route. Don’t forget to stop by Woodlawn, Alberta and Fernhill Parks where a collection of fun activities, festive music, and delicious food awaits you. Aug. 24: Southeast; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (7 miles) Spend a warm summer day walking and rolling around the Southeast Sunday Parkways. While you’re at it, take a few moments to explore Laurelhurst, Colonel Summers and Ivon Parks to grab a bite to eat, listen to tunes, and join some activities. Sept. 28: Southwest. 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. (6 miles) End the Sunday Parkways season by taking advantage of the route, including a walk-only trail. Whether rolling down Troy Street or exploring the SW Trails with its rolling hills and scenic views, don’t forget to stop by Gabriel Park, Multnomah Village and Hillsdale Shopping Center for food, music, activities and more.

Enjoy all the entertainment

Enjoy food, games, entertainment, fitness classes and demonstrations along each route and its surrounding parks. Organizers expect more than 100,000 participants in 2014. This event put on by the City of Portland aligns well with Renaissance’s culture to build the best, LEED-built homes in Portland that save our homeowners money each month through green technology. Portlanders are leaders in the green community and Sunday Parkways highlights the city’s local business corridors, unique neighborhoods and active community organizations. Renaissance company president, Randy Sebastian, is a proud triathlete and Iron Man competitor who often checks out our homes under construction by bike. We hope you all enjoy the opportunity to spend time outdoors exploring these unique areas. And stay tuned to our website for updates leading up to each event. We’ll host special bike-themed events the weekend leading up to Sunday Parkways routes. For more information about Sunday Parkways, visit www.PortlandSundayParkways.org. Click here for a larger, printable version of the route map. Renaissance Homes is an award winning Street of Dreams custom home builder specializing in green building for the Portland market. Visit our Design Studio to personalize your next home.